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Australian Aviation Podcast Network

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 409

The official podcast network of Australian Aviation – where we unpack all the latest insights and developments plus the big issues impacting Australia's aviation sector.

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How a 'Teen Pilot Down Under' conquered the world

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 23:50

Last month, a remarkable journey came to an end when 16-year-old Byron Waller touched down at Brisbane Airport following 67 days circumnavigating the globe in a light aircraft.

Covering 41,700km in his Sling TSi, Byron's odyssey through the skies took him over oceans, deserts, ice fields, and everything in between, including a landing at the Grand Canyon and guest appearances at big airshows.

It was a monumental effort from a young aviator who just a few years ago was bedridden with chronic illnesses, and turned to flying – including becoming the youngest pilot to circumnavigate Australia, at age 14 – to make his dreams a reality.

On this week's Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake talks to Byron and his mum Jeni about his incredible achievement – and his future aviation ambitions.

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Air T-Rex deal met with raptor-ous applause

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 42:13

After more than a year fossilised in amber, Australia's third largest airline looks to have avoided extinction – American firm Air T has agreed to buy Rex, prompting roars of approval from government and industry as well as the best name for any corporate buyout in history.

But while Air T brings with it plenty of Saab 340 parts to resurrect Rex's dinosaur planes, will fleet renewal still be on the menu – and will creditors get their money back?

Jake, David, and graduate journalist Bethany Alvaro make approximately too many Jurassic Park references as they dissect Air T's Rex purchase and what it might mean for the regional airline's future.

Plus, the first jet lands at Western Sydney Airport; ex-Virgin boss Paul Scurrah returns to aviation; and what, scientifically, is an "RBH"?

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The most wonderful time of the (financial) year

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 54:48

The sound of investor presentations and ASX releases can only mean one thing: results season has come again, bringing joy and cheer to all the good shareholders of the land – especially those who've invested in airlines.

Qantas has posted another bumper profit as it looks to snap up even more A321XLRs, Virgin Australia has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a healthy result, Alliance is flying more hours than ever, and across the Tasman, even Air New Zealand is still in the black despite its many headaches.

Jake and guest host Benjamin Foster unpack all the major airlines' results and take a look ahead to the prospects for 2026.

Plus, it's the end of the line for Gold Coast Airport's light rail – what might replace the controversial project as the Olympics draw ever closer?

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World's first all-sustainable-fuel flight points the way

Thursday, November 30, 2023 • Duration 56:20

In a spectacular proof of concept, Virgin Atlantic has flown the world's first commercial flight – from London to New York – powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from waste fats and plant sugars.

At a time when standards dictate a maximum of 50 per cent SAF blend, will Virgin Atlantic's argument of "if you make it, we'll fly it" spur further action from industry and governments?

Jake and Adam discuss the implications of the flight and how it could be a major step on the road to net zero.

Plus, Mildura Airport repairs its runway almost as fast as the lightning that struck it, Virgin boosts its 737 MAX 8 order, Airservices reveals why there's no "magic number" for ATC staffing, and do Australian air passengers need a "bill of rights"?

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How Alan Joyce transformed Qantas

Thursday, November 23, 2023 • Duration 40:53

In the wake of Alan Joyce's exit from the Flying Kangaroo, aviation luminary Peter Harbison has released Alan Joyce and Qantas: The Trials and Transformation of an Australian Icon.

The book charts the former CEO's life and career, from his youth in Ireland through to his defection from Ansett to Qantas, his role in the launch of Jetstar, and his turbulent 15 years as CEO of Australia's biggest airline group.

In this exclusive interview, Jake Nelson talks with Harbison about his book, as well as his impressions of Alan Joyce's successes, failures and legacy.

Plus, Harbison offers his insights on the lessons new Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson should take from the Joyce era, and what the rise of Rex and Bonza might mean for the Qantas-Virgin duopoly.

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Virgin's union row and Chris says goodbye

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 • Duration 47:17

First Alan Joyce, now this – Australian Aviation's Chris Fenton is leaving us.

In his (sort of) final episode, the team farewells the man who has held almost every job in aviation.

But before he goes, Adam, Jake and Chris discuss the week's biggest stories, including Virgin's deteriorating relationship with the unions and the ongoing row over single-pilot flights.

Plus, how will Canadian crew working for Bonza cope with the Goldie's scorching summer?

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Does Qantas' 'ghost flights' defence pass the sniff test?

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 • Duration 30:08

It's been another rough few weeks for Qantas, with the public unimpressed by the airline's claim that it doesn't sell tickets for specific flights but "bundles of contractual rights".

With the Flying Kangaroo already on the nose for allegedly selling more than 8,000 tickets to already-cancelled flights, will the optics of that defence do more harm than good?

Jake and Chris discuss the ongoing headaches for Qantas, which have not been helped by shareholder backlash at an often rancorous 2023 AGM.

Plus, Australia's first female airline pilot Deborah Lawrie notches another win over the ghost of Reg Ansett, and is Rex wrong to complain about bigger airlines "pillaging" its pilots?

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A just culture and aviation safety, with UNSW

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 • Duration 48:28

Earlier this year, UNSW Aviation held a special panel at the university, examining how a just culture can be improved to facilitate advances in aviation safety.

The session featured a panel of industry experts who gave a diverse range of views, including figures from CASA, Qantas and the Australian and International Air Pilots Association.

It was chaired by UNSW School of Aviation's Head of School, Brett Molesworth – a man with a unique background as both a pilot and professor in human factors.

In this special podcast, we're giving our audience the chance to listen to the full debate.

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Hudson changes course on Alliance deal

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 • Duration 33:06

This week, new CEO Vanessa Hudson made her first big call as she unwound Qantas' agreement to buy Alliance.

That deal, of course, was led by her predecessor, Alan Joyce.

Chris, Jake and Adam discuss whether this is the start of a new, more diplomatic era for the Flying Kangaroo.

Plus, Bonza CEO Tim Jordan swaps the airport for the train station as he rages against high airfares.

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Goyder's turn for a long goodbye

Thursday, October 19, 2023 • Duration 36:35

A pair of high-profile departures at the Flying Kangaroo is seeing chairman Richard Goyder and Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth head for the exits. But with no firm departure date, is Goyder taking too long to allow for a true renewal at the top of Qantas? Jake and Chris discuss Goyder's 'long goodbye' and whether it will hamper new CEO Vanessa Hudson's efforts for a fresh start. Plus, the Transport Minister emphatically says no to reviewing her Qatar Airways decision, and is there a possible breakthrough in the battle over Brisbane's sky kittens?

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